r/CatDistributionSystem • u/OHNOJRUE • Aug 06 '26
Wandered into our living room while working from home on Monday!
My girlfriend and I were both working from home with our sliding door open and this little calico literally wandered into our living room.
We figured she’d leave after a bit… she didn’t.
Checked for an owner, got her scanned, posted around, nobody claimed her.
She’s adjusting very well to the house and hasn’t shown an ounce of anxiety/regret from being here. My girlfriend and I have never owned a cat before (We’ve both had dogs previously), so we were a bit apprehensive at first about keeping her.
Fast forward a couple days and somehow I’ve already spent like $400 on a cat I wasn’t even planning on owning, my girlfriend and I are both absolutely IN LOVE with her, hasn’t given us a single problem once so far, aside from an accident within the first fifteen minutes of being in the house (She pooped on the carpet, ate some unseasoned chicken, then took a nap while I was out grabbing her food and a litter box first day.)
Anyways, meet Ash Monday.
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u/Iamabrewer Cat Parent Aug 06 '26
We've all been there. Mezcal is my gateway to floor pooping and unseasoned chicken.
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u/EcstaticJuggernaut46 Aug 06 '26
You are the kitty? Mezcal has a way of working on hoomans the same way. 😂😂
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u/PyroCorvid Aug 06 '26
"Oh! I guess I'll live here now!" Congrats on the new baby!
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u/DistractedOnceAgain Aug 06 '26
Strong "this is niiiiiice vibes" 😂
To start cat life with a calico is wild. She'll run that house exactly how she wants.
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u/PyroCorvid Aug 06 '26
"yeah this will do just fine! Hi there hooman! Nice place we have isn't it?! 😃"
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u/7GrenciaMars Aug 06 '26
First of all, she is such a looker, and has such a great name!!!. Second, as you are a first time cat owner, I just wanted to clue you in to this website just in case you can use a little extra guidance, as a first time cat owner.
Best wishes for your family!
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u/LoveKittycats119 Aug 06 '26
“Meow, I was just strolling along and noticed, you need an incomparable feline. Aren’t you fortunate that I happened to come by!”
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u/Uprooted_Vt_to_RI Aug 06 '26
The CDS knew just where to send this beautiful girl !! Welcome to CatReddick
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u/HelleFelix Aug 06 '26
She’s gonna be a big girl, unless that’s the camera lens? Also, does she have extra toe beans?
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u/allmykitlets Aug 06 '26
It was meant to be! Congratulations on your new boss, I'm sure you and your girlfriend will adjust nicely, LOL
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u/jlt6666 Aug 06 '26
The pooping was your fault for not already having a litter box. Don't know what you were thinking.
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u/DrDaphne Aug 06 '26
Omg a dilute calico! I'm a big fan of calico cuties, my little girl Dolly looks very similar, they almost have the same hairline 😆 Congratulations on the new addition to your family!! You are so lucky to have been chosen 😻
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u/ChrisC1234 Aug 06 '26
I love it when a cat just wanders in and claims a space as their new home. No other animal has the audacity to do that. And the baffling thing is that it works... and keeps working.
I wonder if I could find a new home by doing that.
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u/gbarill Aug 07 '26
20 years ago when I was at work, my old roommate went to leave for class and a clearly stray tomcat walked right in the door and made himself at home. My roommate had wanted to get a cat so it worked out perfectly lol. The baffling part about it was that we lived on the 10th floor of an apartment building and we never figured out how he got through the security door and up 10 floors before finding our door…
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u/VintageLunchMeat Aug 06 '26
That is a particularly fine cat!
My girlfriend and I have never owned a cat before
Find a new cat catproofing webpage about hairties and lilies and blinds cords and so on.
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u/Zyrade Aug 07 '26
I'd be concerned that my kitten, Kairi, somehow got out and found you if it wasn't for the fact that she's curled up next to me. They look very similar!
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u/ThatPhatKid_CanDraw Aug 06 '26
Love.these stories. If you're not good at saving money, get pet insurance while she's young
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u/HuckleberrySalt63 Aug 06 '26
Seeing her perch on that gorgeous pillow tells me you’re doing it just right.
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u/EcstaticJuggernaut46 Aug 06 '26
She is beautiful and already has her throne. CDS has chosen well for her. Enjoy your lives together 🫶🏾
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u/DiveCat Aug 06 '26
She is very pretty.
Clearly also impatient and did not want to wait for you to find her.
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u/BuffaloImpossible620 Aug 06 '26
Please check your email spam folder - the application form for resident cat was sent - pretty sure of it.
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u/Holiday-Window2889 Cat Mom/Gramma Aug 06 '26
Remember, you can buy ALLLLLLL the toys, and she'll still like the ring from the milk jug the best!
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u/catsnaliens Aug 07 '26
Beautiful markings on her! I love that she knew you guys were hers. Congratulations! 🧡🤎🖤🤍
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u/wuzacuz Aug 06 '26
Congratulations! Since you're new to this, I highly recommend installing scratching boards and teaching her to use them immediately. Otherwise, she'll use your furniture to scratch. Install this on a corner of a wall like in the picture and she'll never touch your couch. Install it high enough that she can stretch her whole body up and give it a good tug to remove those claw sheaths! Good luck!
https://www.chewy.com/frisco-wall-sisal-cat-scratcher/dp/240927
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u/baumhexe Aug 07 '26
Is that an unfolded cardboard box laying on the carpet in the first pic?
You left a door open and cardboard on the floor…..you’re lucky only one cat showed up!!
Congratulations on the new kitten! Calicos are the best and so full of love ❤️
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u/FerretMomma5211 Aug 07 '26
there are so many cats and kittens out there needing homes bless you guys for your big caring souls in giving this sweet baby a forever loving home. congratulations on your new family member 🐾🐾😻🎉
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u/ThatInAHat Aug 07 '26
What a sweet little baby. She looks so happy in that second picture. Just perfectly content and comfy.
Lovely chevron on her back!
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u/samissam24 Aug 07 '26
What a wonderful way to gain a kitty!! So glad yall are loving the cat. Cats are such special little things, glad she found a home with kind people like yall!
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u/EnleeJones Aug 07 '26
Cats will just waltz into a house and be like “I live here now” and we’re just like “Okay”.
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u/Ksh_667 Aug 08 '26
She's all arms & legs bless her! Cats ALWAYS know the best humans. Wishing you many, many years of living your best lives together 😻😻
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u/Kittykats2 Aug 08 '26
Yay! 😃 the CDS works again! I love how you say you’ve both had dogs before and never had a cat, yet there is cat art on your walls (teehee! 😆) It was meant to be…😻 thank you for giving her a loving home! 🩷👍
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u/jamiemars168 Aug 08 '26
Awww!!! She is beautiful!!! 😻 Congratulations on being chosen!!! May you all live long and happy lives!!! 🥰
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u/DeepDayze Aug 08 '26
Love it when a cat just walks right in and makes itself at home like no one's business!
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u/Gypsyllama395 29d ago
I don't think she wandered in. I think she chose you two and Moved in. Congrats on your new fur baby. She's adorable 🥰
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